When it happened on my way to the grocery store, I circled back because I wouldn't have been able to call in and let them know that I was ready for them to bring out my order.
While I wouldn't say that would have been an apocalyptic occurrence. I would have figured it out. I could have asked another person who was waiting if they would call in for me. Or I could have walked into the store long enough to let them know that I was there.
There was an evangelical, apocalyptic Left Behind series of books back in the day. I was never tempted to read them. I left them behind, so to speak.
However, I was well aware of them, and I thought of them after receiving that watch message. Yeah, if there is any truth to those books, both my watch and I will be left behind on that day of the great rising of the saints.
I’ll be continuing to take my chances though.
It does seem that having a cell phone with us at all times has become a necessity, especially for pickups as you mentioned. Since I do not own the Apple watch, I wondered if you could have used it in place of your phone or perhaps it doesn’t have that capability.
ReplyDeleteLol. Love how you wove all of that together, AC. Well done! Where would we be without technology?
ReplyDeleteI have felt that lightness, being out of range of friends, and somewhat naked with leaving my phone at home. About half the time I go back for it. And now it's part of my leaving the house routine...weather demanding clothes? check; purse with appropriate documents/money for where I'm going? check; turned off all appliances? check; keys? check. With my "proper compartments" purse I seldom lose my keys anymore. Except when I take them out to go get the mail. Sometimes they end up in pockets!
ReplyDeleteWhat if you leave home without the watch?
ReplyDeleteI love the left behind bumper sticker that says: If you're swept up in The Rapture, I call dibs on your truck.
ReplyDeleteI am shocked at the brief moment of panic that seems to come when I realize I don't have my phone with me. I can still remember the days of never having a phone with me and not having any concern at all.
ReplyDeleteThe man in my life left his wallet behind the other day. Luckily he had enough change in his truck to finance his errands.
ReplyDeleteIf you are female, you leave your purse and no one and nothing beeps.
Glad you have that reminder. I am impressed.
In that great day of Judgement? There are hymns galore.
There is so much vital info on my phone now that it's quite scary. I could manage to do many things without it but it would be much harder and require some creative problem solving. Not my strong suit.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great invention! These Apple people are smart!
ReplyDeleteAh, the phone. When I was younger I traveled everywhere alone. Now mine is with me 24/7. Wasn't always so but as I've aged (80) I rely on it. I used to send my first phone with my sons when they were younger so they could get help if whatever jalopy they were driving broke down. Didn't miss it. Now I have young teen grandkids that get stuck, and disabled grandgirl who is unable to drive so when our irregualr bus service fails she's out in the weather on foot far from home. We live in a remote rural town and five miles out there is nothing and no one, so hooray for the phone and AAA.
ReplyDeleteIt's rare that I leave my phone at home. When I do, it's because I don't need it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can relate. Those times I leave my phone at home - scrambling in my purse. It must be here, it has to be here, it's got to be here! I couldn't have left it at home? Well, I did. lol
ReplyDeleteGood thing you have a watch!
Yes, I love the night I sleep until 8, not 6!
ReplyDeleteI recall landlines and party line. I need my phone for work. It my time clock.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Funny how times change and one feels naked without their phone with for back up. I remember when having the TV break down made you feel cut off, too. Now it is my laptop and the internet. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I got my cell I decided I'd treat it like a land line and not be tethered unless necessary. (Like, having to sit in the doc's parking lot till hey call me in, traveling or driving in bad weather!) So far, so good. What's nice is that if people want me, they can leave a message... I'm amazed how many crank or tele-calls I get that I don't ever answer!
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